Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification applies to workers providing services to clients in relation to mental health issues.
The qualification:
- Includes counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services
- Requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:
1. Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above
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2. Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
- Certificate IV in Mental Health
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3. Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
- The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
- A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
- The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 16 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS504A Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH404A Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer , family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
HLTOHS401A Maintain workplace OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or more of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
PSPMNGT605B Manage diversity
Relevant electives
The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Additional electives for work with people with mental health issues
CHCCM501A Coordinate complex case requirements (Note pre -requisite CHCCM404A)
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
CHCMH502A Provide supports for children at risk of mental health problems
CHCMH503A Provide forensic mental health services
Electives for work with people with alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCAOD511B Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drug issues
CHCAOD512A Develop and implement a behaviour response plan (Note pre -requisite CHCICS305A)
CHCAOD513A Provide relapse prevention strategies
Client support electives
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs
CHCCM705B Work effectively with carers and families in complex situations
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCSL502A Apply specialist interpersonal and counselling interview skills
CHCCSL503A Facilitate the counselling relationship
CHCCSL507A Support clients in decision -making processes
CHCCSL509A Reflect and improve upon counselling skills (Note pre -requisites CHCCSL501A, CHCCSL503A, CHCCSL507A)
CHCDFV402C Manage own professional development in responding to domestic and family violence
CHCDFV505C Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
Team coordination and management electives
CHCINF505C Meet statutory and organisation information requirements
CHCNET503C Develop new networks
CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers
CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace
CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues
Problem gambling electives
CHCGMB501A Work effectively in the problem gambling sector
CHCGMB502A Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
CHCGMB503A Provide counselling for clients with problem gambling issues
Social housing / homelessness electives
CHCCH301B Work effectively in social housing
CHCCH410A Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH428A Work effectively within the Australian housing system
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
Social diversity and community support work
CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCCS506A Promote and respond to workplace diversity
Oral health
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
